South Dakota AIB Board Members

Brian Nagel, Chair - Avon, SD

Board Chair and Livestock Feeder

Bryan was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on July 1, 1994. Bryan operates a feed yard with his wife Angela in Avon, SD (in southeast SD). He is a SDSU alumni and past president of the South Dakota Cattlemen's Association. He has been BQA certified since its inception here in SD.

Kevin Larson, Vice Chair - Baltic, SD

Board Vice-Chair and Livestock Auction

Kevin was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on January 16, 2024.

Scot Eisenbraun - Wall, SD

Cattleman

Scot was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on January 20, 2025.

Josh Kitzan - Nisland, SD

Sheepman

Josh was appointed to the Animal Industry Board on October 23, 2018.